Gottman Method Therapists in Mount Prospect, IL
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Marilyn Verbiscer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing difficulties with your significant other, I can help as I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and extensively trained in relationship models. For years, I have been successfully working with couples to help them improve their communication strategies, heal from the trauma of infidelity and repair other significant relationship injuries. I began working with children and their families back in 1992 but today, I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy because it is rooted in decades of research and practice. Years of positive outcomes is what sets this method apart from other non-researched therapies.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your significant other, I can help as I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and extensively trained in relationship models. For years, I have been successfully working with couples to help them improve their communication strategies, heal from the trauma of infidelity and repair other significant relationship injuries. I began working with children and their families back in 1992 but today, I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy because it is rooted in decades of research and practice. Years of positive outcomes is what sets this method apart from other non-researched therapies.
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Mackenzie Sullivan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Waitlist for new clients
I am specially trained in Gottman Method couple therapy.
My current availability is daytime only. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples. I specialize in relational issues, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions/stress, gender identity/sexuality, and self-esteem. I work collaboratively to raise awareness and teach emotional regulation, expression of anger and distress tolerance. I empower families and individuals to understand/create/communicate needs. I am skilled at finding the best methods and interventions to meet my clients’ needs because everyone is different and it is important to find a good fit.
I am specially trained in Gottman Method couple therapy.
My current availability is daytime only. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples. I specialize in relational issues, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions/stress, gender identity/sexuality, and self-esteem. I work collaboratively to raise awareness and teach emotional regulation, expression of anger and distress tolerance. I empower families and individuals to understand/create/communicate needs. I am skilled at finding the best methods and interventions to meet my clients’ needs because everyone is different and it is important to find a good fit.
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I am so inspired that you have begun the search to determine the best therapist fit for yourself, or a loved one. I believe that recognizing the need for mental health support and seeking therapy is an incredibly vulnerable step. A step on your life journey that is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself!
I am so inspired that you have begun the search to determine the best therapist fit for yourself, or a loved one. I believe that recognizing the need for mental health support and seeking therapy is an incredibly vulnerable step. A step on your life journey that is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself!
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Willoughby Center for Behavioral Health LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Online Only)
The Willoughby Center focuses on the use of empirically supported therapeutic treatment options geared towards increasing a client's psychological flexibility, stress management skills, and overall functionality. Therapy consists of a collaborative and individualized approach, allowing rapport to blossom and work towards the clients chosen values to achieve a life worth living. Our center provides a variety of behaviorally focused, client-centered approaches to help clients effectively cope with life's challenges and struggles to start living not just surviving.
The Willoughby Center focuses on the use of empirically supported therapeutic treatment options geared towards increasing a client's psychological flexibility, stress management skills, and overall functionality. Therapy consists of a collaborative and individualized approach, allowing rapport to blossom and work towards the clients chosen values to achieve a life worth living. Our center provides a variety of behaviorally focused, client-centered approaches to help clients effectively cope with life's challenges and struggles to start living not just surviving.
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Why do relationships seem so hard? Are you feeling hopeless about your situation? The good news is - you don't have to face life's difficulties alone. Everyone struggles at times, and friends and family may not be of help. You need an objective, emotionally supportive therapist to help you look at what works and what doesn't. We won't change what is already working, instead we will identify and build on your existing strengths. Then use your strengths to modify behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, that get in your way. Collaboratively, we will design a treatment plan for you.
Why do relationships seem so hard? Are you feeling hopeless about your situation? The good news is - you don't have to face life's difficulties alone. Everyone struggles at times, and friends and family may not be of help. You need an objective, emotionally supportive therapist to help you look at what works and what doesn't. We won't change what is already working, instead we will identify and build on your existing strengths. Then use your strengths to modify behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, that get in your way. Collaboratively, we will design a treatment plan for you.
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I welcome my clients with warmth and compassion at any stage of their healing journey. Processing past experiences and navigating the uncertainty of the future takes courage so we create a space where you can foster curiosity about these fears and uncertainties, gain insight about yourself, and feel empowered to make positive changes. I incorporate self-compassion, shame resilience, and value exploration in our work so we can break cycles and make changes towards a fulfilling and authentic life.
I welcome my clients with warmth and compassion at any stage of their healing journey. Processing past experiences and navigating the uncertainty of the future takes courage so we create a space where you can foster curiosity about these fears and uncertainties, gain insight about yourself, and feel empowered to make positive changes. I incorporate self-compassion, shame resilience, and value exploration in our work so we can break cycles and make changes towards a fulfilling and authentic life.
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Rachel Bianchi
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Not accepting new clients
Life can be challenging and reaching out for help can also be difficult. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients where they can expect to be met with compassion and understanding. I work with my clients to facilitate growth, insight, and self-compassion. I believe that these are core aspects in helping people build the necessary tools for navigating life. I have a diverse clinical background and have worked with people in various stages of their lives.
Life can be challenging and reaching out for help can also be difficult. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients where they can expect to be met with compassion and understanding. I work with my clients to facilitate growth, insight, and self-compassion. I believe that these are core aspects in helping people build the necessary tools for navigating life. I have a diverse clinical background and have worked with people in various stages of their lives.
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Ashley Pratt Andersen
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of building self-awareness and working toward an improved quality of life. I am passionate about empowering my clients in making intentional, value informed choices that work for them in a sustainable way. I have a direct, solution-oriented approach, which aids individuals in addressing behaviors and thought processes that impact their lives in a way that does not work for them in the present. Ultimately, I guide my clients to building resiliency, self-compassion, and adaptive skills to accept those challenges and pains which naturally come throughout life.
I believe in the power of building self-awareness and working toward an improved quality of life. I am passionate about empowering my clients in making intentional, value informed choices that work for them in a sustainable way. I have a direct, solution-oriented approach, which aids individuals in addressing behaviors and thought processes that impact their lives in a way that does not work for them in the present. Ultimately, I guide my clients to building resiliency, self-compassion, and adaptive skills to accept those challenges and pains which naturally come throughout life.
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Lucas Somma
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
The adage “we repeat what we don’t repair” is especially true of couples. Couples often start therapy knowing that their relationship can and should be better, but they feel powerless to change. Constant fighting, threatening to leave, infidelity, always feeling distant, anxiety and depression—these are signs that something needs to change. Couples therapy with me focuses on helping you and your partner break these cycles by first understanding how they came to be. I offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of exploring unconscious dynamics and your past’s influence in your relationship.
The adage “we repeat what we don’t repair” is especially true of couples. Couples often start therapy knowing that their relationship can and should be better, but they feel powerless to change. Constant fighting, threatening to leave, infidelity, always feeling distant, anxiety and depression—these are signs that something needs to change. Couples therapy with me focuses on helping you and your partner break these cycles by first understanding how they came to be. I offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of exploring unconscious dynamics and your past’s influence in your relationship.
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Kaila Zimmerman-Moscovitch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I am trained in Crisis Intervention, EMDR, Brainspotting and the Gottman Method while using many other therapeutic approaches such as IFS, CBT, Attachment etc.
I am inspired to work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults who have experienced: trauma/PTSD, sexual/domestic violence, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress and who may want to explore: peer/couple relationships, identity, self-love and self-compassion.
I am trained in Crisis Intervention, EMDR, Brainspotting and the Gottman Method while using many other therapeutic approaches such as IFS, CBT, Attachment etc.
I am inspired to work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults who have experienced: trauma/PTSD, sexual/domestic violence, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress and who may want to explore: peer/couple relationships, identity, self-love and self-compassion.
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Esther DeCero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
If you’re struggling with conflict in your relationships, friendships, and family I can help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward. I am committed to helping individuals and couples develop insight into communication and behavioral patterns that are barriers to connection. Utilizing my Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training, we strengthen connection and deepen your relationships in the therapeutic space. I connect with children, teens, and adults struggling with issues related to trauma, eating disorders, relationships, and anxiety.
If you’re struggling with conflict in your relationships, friendships, and family I can help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward. I am committed to helping individuals and couples develop insight into communication and behavioral patterns that are barriers to connection. Utilizing my Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training, we strengthen connection and deepen your relationships in the therapeutic space. I connect with children, teens, and adults struggling with issues related to trauma, eating disorders, relationships, and anxiety.
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Jen Haughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60016
I practice a collaborative form of therapy incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
I practice a collaborative form of therapy incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
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Rachael M Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
I hold my PMH-C (perinatal mental health certification), am certified in Gottman Method level 1 and 2, am a SafeZone ally, and EMDR.
Everyone's therapy needs are different! I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to honor those unique needs. I believe I have a responsibility as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, open environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their therapy process. When working with clients on concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, parenting, and work/school concerns I focus on patterns within and across generations of families, balance between connectedness and individuality, and increasing your ability to cope with and tolerate stress.
I hold my PMH-C (perinatal mental health certification), am certified in Gottman Method level 1 and 2, am a SafeZone ally, and EMDR.
Everyone's therapy needs are different! I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to honor those unique needs. I believe I have a responsibility as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, open environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their therapy process. When working with clients on concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, parenting, and work/school concerns I focus on patterns within and across generations of families, balance between connectedness and individuality, and increasing your ability to cope with and tolerate stress.
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I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I operate on the notion that everybody has the ability to be their best self. However, this often comes with many of life's obstacles and defeating such obstacles can be challenging. I can help individuals restore their confidence to overcome hardships and rediscover the tools to finding happiness. I help my clients identify specific barriers to achieving their goals and help work through them to regain the ability to lead a fulfilling life.
I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I operate on the notion that everybody has the ability to be their best self. However, this often comes with many of life's obstacles and defeating such obstacles can be challenging. I can help individuals restore their confidence to overcome hardships and rediscover the tools to finding happiness. I help my clients identify specific barriers to achieving their goals and help work through them to regain the ability to lead a fulfilling life.
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I also have experience using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method which I often apply when working with couples.
I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.
I also have experience using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method which I often apply when working with couples.
I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.
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Annie believes that providing a non-judgemental and collaborative space is essential to supporting individuals and couples in reaching their full potential and personal goals. She provides a safe and empowering environment for clients to explore ways to improve their life, relationships and everything in between. In therapy, she aims to provide you with the skills and strategies to use in real life situations for years to come.
Annie believes that providing a non-judgemental and collaborative space is essential to supporting individuals and couples in reaching their full potential and personal goals. She provides a safe and empowering environment for clients to explore ways to improve their life, relationships and everything in between. In therapy, she aims to provide you with the skills and strategies to use in real life situations for years to come.
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I am a Christian Counselor/Psychologist and I use a compassionate, direct, faith based and solution focused approach that's personalized to your needs. If you're looking to get to the root of your issues, you want to improve the quality of your life and you want to be happier or have more peace, you've come to the right place. Whether it's individual therapy, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, psychological assessments or parental guidance for the challenging teenage years, I'll gently, but directly guide you in the right direction to discovering lasting solutions.
I am a Christian Counselor/Psychologist and I use a compassionate, direct, faith based and solution focused approach that's personalized to your needs. If you're looking to get to the root of your issues, you want to improve the quality of your life and you want to be happier or have more peace, you've come to the right place. Whether it's individual therapy, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, psychological assessments or parental guidance for the challenging teenage years, I'll gently, but directly guide you in the right direction to discovering lasting solutions.
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Samantha Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Samantha completed her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She has experience working with individuals dealing with numerous psychological illnesses. She has spent the last twenty-two years working at Catholic Charities Older Adult Services in Chicago. Samantha also has experience providing individual, group, couples and family therapy in a private practice setting. She strives to help clients overcome emotional challenges by utilizing evidence-based therapies that are tailored to meet clients’ in individual needs.
Samantha completed her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She has experience working with individuals dealing with numerous psychological illnesses. She has spent the last twenty-two years working at Catholic Charities Older Adult Services in Chicago. Samantha also has experience providing individual, group, couples and family therapy in a private practice setting. She strives to help clients overcome emotional challenges by utilizing evidence-based therapies that are tailored to meet clients’ in individual needs.
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Nicole L Guther-Rogowski
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I believe that every individual has the ability to achieve their personal goals and live the life they aspire to lead. Often individuals find themselves in a situation that has them stuck in one place, I can help you move forward. I help my clients identify the challenges that are preventing them from achieving their goals, help create a unique and specific plan for each individual, and assist with any obstacles that might get in the way. Committing to change can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone.
I believe that every individual has the ability to achieve their personal goals and live the life they aspire to lead. Often individuals find themselves in a situation that has them stuck in one place, I can help you move forward. I help my clients identify the challenges that are preventing them from achieving their goals, help create a unique and specific plan for each individual, and assist with any obstacles that might get in the way. Committing to change can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone.
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I am a bilingual therapist providing individual, family, group, and couple's counseling in both English and Spanish. I enjoy working with a wide range of ages, and hold a special fondness for the adolescent and young adult population. Years of experience have prepared me for working with adolescent issues, parenting issues, and mood disorders.
I am a bilingual therapist providing individual, family, group, and couple's counseling in both English and Spanish. I enjoy working with a wide range of ages, and hold a special fondness for the adolescent and young adult population. Years of experience have prepared me for working with adolescent issues, parenting issues, and mood disorders.
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Gottman Method Therapists
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analyzed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.